Section 40-18-410 - DefinitionsFor the purposes of this article, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings:
(1) ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION. A local economic development organization or a state economic development organization.(2) GROWING ALABAMA CREDIT. The credit provided for in Section 40-18-413(a).(3) INDUSTRY OR BUSINESS. An entity which would conduct at a site an activity that is primarily described in Section 40-18-372(1).(4) LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION. Organizations which are determined by the Department of Commerce to meet both of the following criteria: a. The organization is an Alabama entity not operating for a profit, including, but not limited to, a municipality or county, an industrial board or authority, a chamber of commerce, or some other foundation or Alabama nonprofit corporation charged with improving a community or region of the state.b. The organization has a record of supporting or otherwise participating in economic development activities in some part of Alabama.(5) RENEWAL OF ALABAMA COMMISSION. The Renewal of Alabama Commission created by Section 40-18-402.(6) SITE. Real property owned by a local economic development organization and intended for use by an industry or business.(7) STATE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION. Organizations which are determined by the Department of Commerce to be an Alabama entity not operating for a profit which is charged with improving the state or a region of the state.Ala. Code § 40-18-410 (1975)
Amended by Act 2019-392,§ 3, eff. 8/5/2019.Added by Act 2016-102,§ 3, eff. 7/3/2016.